Charles Givens
@charlesgivens.bsky.social
📍 Durham, NC
📱 Tech enthusiast, Google Pixel guy
🚀 Improv coach/instructor
🍊 Sweet and sour like a tangerine
🍩 Fresh like a box of Krispy Kreme
thisismettlesome.com/live
📱 Tech enthusiast, Google Pixel guy
🚀 Improv coach/instructor
🍊 Sweet and sour like a tangerine
🍩 Fresh like a box of Krispy Kreme
thisismettlesome.com/live
ESPN's broadcast of the Masters Par 3 Contest is really pushing the "family values" narrative to the point where it feels like weird propaganda.
Wow Thats Weird GIF
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April 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
ESPN's broadcast of the Masters Par 3 Contest is really pushing the "family values" narrative to the point where it feels like weird propaganda.
"We have the smartest people, absolutely the best. Nobody has smarter people than we do. Everyone says it. Other countries, they look at us, they say, ‘Wow, how do they have such smart people?’ Because we do, the best, it’s unbelievable."
April 4, 2025 at 2:10 AM
"We have the smartest people, absolutely the best. Nobody has smarter people than we do. Everyone says it. Other countries, they look at us, they say, ‘Wow, how do they have such smart people?’ Because we do, the best, it’s unbelievable."
The first day of Spring calls for pics from Duke Gardens and a new wallpaper/Material You theme. Happy with how this turned out.
March 20, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The first day of Spring calls for pics from Duke Gardens and a new wallpaper/Material You theme. Happy with how this turned out.
Happy First Day of Spring!
March 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Happy First Day of Spring!
Michael Scott had it so right a long time ago...
February 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Michael Scott had it so right a long time ago...
I had the first of two cataract removal/lens implant procedures about 24 hours ago. I'm 39. While I'm not Duke's youngest patient ever, I definitely have to be their youngest patient lately! Here's my still-dialated right eye (vs. regular left eye for comparison).
February 11, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I had the first of two cataract removal/lens implant procedures about 24 hours ago. I'm 39. While I'm not Duke's youngest patient ever, I definitely have to be their youngest patient lately! Here's my still-dialated right eye (vs. regular left eye for comparison).
Nothin' but net...
January 29, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Nothin' but net...
Reposted by Charles Givens
Resistance takes many forms.
January 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Resistance takes many forms.
January 13, 2025 at 7:42 PM
A good reminder not put a person too high on a pedestal. I know Gaiman was a favorite for a LOT of people and that he could do no wrong...
There Is No Safe Word
How the best-selling fantasy author Neil Gaiman hid the darkest parts of himself for decades.
www.vulture.com
January 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
A good reminder not put a person too high on a pedestal. I know Gaiman was a favorite for a LOT of people and that he could do no wrong...
Here's a timeline cleanse of butterflies on this butterfly app.
📍 NC Museum of Life & Science
📸 Pixel 9 Pro XL (10x zoom)
📍 NC Museum of Life & Science
📸 Pixel 9 Pro XL (10x zoom)
January 7, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Here's a timeline cleanse of butterflies on this butterfly app.
📍 NC Museum of Life & Science
📸 Pixel 9 Pro XL (10x zoom)
📍 NC Museum of Life & Science
📸 Pixel 9 Pro XL (10x zoom)
Christmas Open House at Duke Chapel.
December 19, 2024 at 2:09 PM
Christmas Open House at Duke Chapel.
Our Norway vacation begins in Oslo. First, a trip to the Munch Museum to view "The Scream" and other amazing works. Then, a quick walk over to the Oslo Opera House, where you can walk right on top of it. Then, we took the metro out to Holmenkollen atop the ski jump with an amazing view of 0slo.
December 4, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Our Norway vacation begins in Oslo. First, a trip to the Munch Museum to view "The Scream" and other amazing works. Then, a quick walk over to the Oslo Opera House, where you can walk right on top of it. Then, we took the metro out to Holmenkollen atop the ski jump with an amazing view of 0slo.
By far the best battery day I've had with my Pixel 9 Pro XL. Long day and still at 23% at 11:00 p.m.
December 2, 2024 at 4:06 AM
By far the best battery day I've had with my Pixel 9 Pro XL. Long day and still at 23% at 11:00 p.m.
Based on advice from my therapist, I started reading "Atomic Habits" and wow was it needed. I'm learning some great stuff so far.
November 24, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Based on advice from my therapist, I started reading "Atomic Habits" and wow was it needed. I'm learning some great stuff so far.
I think a neat and useful feature that's been around for a while is the "Pin live score" feature. Unobtrusive and also a little fun to bounce around the screen.
November 23, 2024 at 6:30 PM
I think a neat and useful feature that's been around for a while is the "Pin live score" feature. Unobtrusive and also a little fun to bounce around the screen.
Currently doing a rewatch of "People Just Do Nothing." The dry mockumentary humor is absolutely top notch.
Anyone on here seen it before? #KuruptFM
Anyone on here seen it before? #KuruptFM
a man stands in front of a store that says sonora
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November 19, 2024 at 1:09 AM
Currently doing a rewatch of "People Just Do Nothing." The dry mockumentary humor is absolutely top notch.
Anyone on here seen it before? #KuruptFM
Anyone on here seen it before? #KuruptFM
Reposted by Charles Givens
food for thought
November 18, 2024 at 6:22 PM
food for thought
For those with a Pixel 9 series: Use Gemini to analyze a wallpaper and ask it to write a prompt to recreate that wallpaper in Pixel Studio.
Sometimes it nails it, sometimes not. I've been rocking this recreation as my wallpaper lately.
Sometimes it nails it, sometimes not. I've been rocking this recreation as my wallpaper lately.
November 14, 2024 at 8:09 PM
For those with a Pixel 9 series: Use Gemini to analyze a wallpaper and ask it to write a prompt to recreate that wallpaper in Pixel Studio.
Sometimes it nails it, sometimes not. I've been rocking this recreation as my wallpaper lately.
Sometimes it nails it, sometimes not. I've been rocking this recreation as my wallpaper lately.
At first I wasn't sure but...I kind of like this marketing strategy. It sends a clear message that Xbox is not just a console, it's also a platform.
November 14, 2024 at 3:45 PM
At first I wasn't sure but...I kind of like this marketing strategy. It sends a clear message that Xbox is not just a console, it's also a platform.
For anyone on the fence:
After almost two months in, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is absolutely worth it.
After almost two months in, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is absolutely worth it.
a close up of a man 's face with a black shirt and silver jacket
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November 13, 2024 at 1:33 AM
For anyone on the fence:
After almost two months in, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is absolutely worth it.
After almost two months in, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is absolutely worth it.
Introducing myself to folks on Bluesky:
👋 I'm Charles
🐕 This is my pup, Sammy
🐂 I live in Durham with my wife of 10 years
👨🏫 I teach/perform at Mettlesome Theater
📱 I enjoy being a tech nerd
🇬 Team Pixel
✍️ Communicator for work
🙂 Open to new friendships on here!
👋 I'm Charles
🐕 This is my pup, Sammy
🐂 I live in Durham with my wife of 10 years
👨🏫 I teach/perform at Mettlesome Theater
📱 I enjoy being a tech nerd
🇬 Team Pixel
✍️ Communicator for work
🙂 Open to new friendships on here!
November 12, 2024 at 12:14 PM
Introducing myself to folks on Bluesky:
👋 I'm Charles
🐕 This is my pup, Sammy
🐂 I live in Durham with my wife of 10 years
👨🏫 I teach/perform at Mettlesome Theater
📱 I enjoy being a tech nerd
🇬 Team Pixel
✍️ Communicator for work
🙂 Open to new friendships on here!
👋 I'm Charles
🐕 This is my pup, Sammy
🐂 I live in Durham with my wife of 10 years
👨🏫 I teach/perform at Mettlesome Theater
📱 I enjoy being a tech nerd
🇬 Team Pixel
✍️ Communicator for work
🙂 Open to new friendships on here!